A review by gretchenplz
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
As a 31-year-old, I know I'm not the intended audience for this book, but I really enjoyed it now that I'm finally getting around to reading this series! This book came out in 2005, so I was nearly in high school and missed the boat on the series, but I'm really excited to get to the rest of the series now.
I wish these had come out in, like, 2001, because 10-year-old me would have loved this book so much and would have been more mythology-obsessed than I already was. The twist at the end is epic, especially for a YA novel!
I wish these had come out in, like, 2001, because 10-year-old me would have loved this book so much and would have been more mythology-obsessed than I already was. The twist at the end is epic, especially for a YA novel!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Domestic abuse